Apple Almond Blue Cheese Salad with Apple Cider Dressing
This fall-style apple salad is packed with tons of seasonal fall goodness and a tangy-sweet apple cider dressing drizzled on top brings all the amazing flavors together!
Servings 6 -8 servings
Calories 248kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 large apples cored and thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds toasted
- 4 strips bacon cooked and diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 thick slices challah bread torn into 1/2-in pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, combine lettuce, apples, almonds, cooked bacon, and blue cheese. Set aside for a moment.
- Make the challah croutons: heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Saute challah bread in oil, stirring occasionally until croutons are golden and crispy. Season with salt and pepper to taste, cool croutons and add to salad.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk apple cider, vinegar, and mustard until smooth. Gently drizzle oil into mixture, whisking constantly until incorporated. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
- Right before serving, drizzle dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7.8g | Fat: 19.2g | Saturated Fat: 4.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14.8g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 385mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 7.3g